To prepare individuals to become effective teachers.

To provide research opportunities for aspiring teachers.

To develop new teaching methodologies.

To evaluate the effectiveness of existing teaching practices.

Coursework in education theory and research.

Supervised field experiences in schools.

Opportunities for student teaching.

Preparation for standardized teaching exams.

To provide aspiring teachers with hands-on teaching experience.

To assess the effectiveness of teacher education programs.

To conduct research on teaching and learning.

To develop new teaching materials.

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE).

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC).

To help teachers stay updated with current teaching trends and methodologies.

To provide opportunities for teachers to earn advanced degrees.

To evaluate the effectiveness of teachers in the classroom.

To develop new teaching materials.

Traditional four-year undergraduate programs.

Accelerated one-year programs.

Online or distance learning programs.

Apprenticeship programs.

To ensure that teachers meet minimum standards of competence.

To protect the public from unqualified teachers.

To promote teacher mobility across state lines.

All of the above.

Completing a traditional four-year undergraduate teacher education program.

Completing an accelerated one-year teacher education program.

Earning a master's degree in education.

Passing an alternative certification exam.

To inform teaching practices and curriculum development.

To evaluate the effectiveness of teacher education programs.

To develop new teaching technologies.

All of the above.

Recruiting and retaining qualified faculty.

Ensuring that programs are aligned with current educational standards.

Preparing teachers to work with diverse student populations.

Attracting students to the teaching profession.

It helps prepare teachers to work with diverse student populations.

It promotes equity and inclusion in education.

It enriches the learning experience for all students.

All of the above.

Coursework in special education law and policy.

Supervised field experiences in special education settings.

Opportunities for student teaching in special education classrooms.

Preparation for standardized tests in special education.

To help teachers integrate technology into their teaching.

To provide teachers with access to online resources and tools.

To facilitate online and blended learning.

All of the above.

Performance-based assessments.

Portfolio assessments.

Standardized tests.

Self-assessments.

It helps teachers learn from and support each other.

It promotes a sense of community among teachers.

It encourages teachers to share ideas and resources.

All of the above.